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Muhammad Ryhan

Ryhan brings with him more than 10 years of relevant client-facing experience across the Financial, Marketing, Media, and Government sectors. Moving ahead from what was predominantly a business development and sales role, he is now responsible for representing the company in the final delivery of solutions to end clients. As the intermediary between internal operations and front-line staff, the role requires a certain set of skills key to balancing the dynamics of the whole solutions chain.
In addition, Ryhan still continues with the engagement, educating and bringing in of new business. He also takes the lead in the Marketing, Branding, and Recruitment functions of the company

Following the successful transition of Permanent Residence applications to be fully automated online via ICA’s e-PR, individuals applying or sponsoring their loved ones to attain Singapore Citizenship will now have to complete their submissions thru ICA’s e-Service portal.

Embracing technology, this is part of the Governments’ plan to consolidate all citizen and PR services via SingPass for applicants’ security and convenience.

But what does this mean for applicants? Are there changes to the reviewing process?

The Singapore Department of Statistics have recently released their Population in Brief (PIB) 2018 Report with fresh data on Singapore’s population. It provides key updates and trends on Singapore’s population, particularly in relation to citizenship marriages, births and Immigration.

As Immigration Specialists who meet hopeful Singapore PR and Citizenship applicants daily, our industry insights has once again proved vital in assisting many of our clients attain approval for the year 2018. As we deep dive into the data presented in these reports we would like to bring focus on the following findings :

In another insightful article, EDB highlights Singapore as the center for Artificial Intelligence and other R&D innovations. According to the Global Innovation Index, Singapore was ranked #1 in Asia and #7 globally among the world's most innovative countries of 2017.

Both global corporate giants and local start-ups thrive in Singapore where R&D is concerned (particularly in technology and biomedical science).

Quote: "An inviting business climate and a talented workforce are attracting technology companies to Singapore".

In another quote, "The nation will maintain little restriction on foreign labour for high-end jobs such as in artificial intelligence, while keeping a quota system for lower-skilled industries including construction"

Would this perhaps indicate increasing opportunities for Singapore PR / Citizenship applicants employed in this sector?

It is no secret that Singapore prides itself on being a global
eCommerce hub. As the nation continue to make leaps into investing in the right infrastructure and embracing technology, there is a critical need in having the right people for the job. By and large, over the last year, we have monitored closely and seen a growing number of IT & Finance professionals working here and have helped many secure a permanent future in Singapore as Permanent Residents or new Citizens. We have also assisted several companies in this industry to set up shop in Singapore.

Akin to applying for a job, as a hopeful Singapore Permanent Resident / Citizenship applicant,from the Technology sector,you will need to prime yourself to be a strong candidate for approval. So what does it take to be fully considered as a Permanent Resident / Citizen here in Singapore? Or as corporation or business-owner, how do we set-up a base here to have a share of the pie?

In an article published in March 2018 by the Economic Development Board of Singapore, the write shared how Singapore checks all the boxes for 'next hotbed of innovation'.

According to a 2017 study, Singapore ranks as the most popular place in the world to launch a new business, with a line of seasoned global tech giants and start-ups with bright revolutionary ideas already taking advantage of the talent pool, infrastructure, security and relative ease in which to commence business operations in Singapore.

In an
article recently published by the Economic Development Board of Singapore, Principal at Mercer Singapore, Rahul Mudgal shares why Singapore stands out as the region's innovation hub.

At IASG, we believe we set ourselves apart from competitors because we keep ourselves relevant with the nation's policies and economic interests. In assisting clients to front a strong application, it is imperative that staff at IASG keeps themselves updated on trends and policies that can elevate or have a direct impact on application approval chances.

In an article recently published by The Straits Times, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu reiterated the importance of volunteering in an effort to create a caring and empowering environment for Singapore's rapidly ageing population.

Immigration@SG LLP (IASG) and Dubai-based Step Global signed a strategic partnership to provide wider immigration solutions to their clients. The two industry-leading companies will collaborate to deliver additional migration options for their respective customers as well as share on immigration knowledge in their respective operational boundaries. Under this collaboration, individuals or businesses looking to move into the UAE (and Middle East) or Singapore (and Southeast Asia) can access a larger pool of resources be it in assistance and / or information from a team of Licensed Lawyers and Immigration Specialists.